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Moore was an OLB in college and projects as an OLB in a 4-3 but apparently the Steelers view him as a possible 3-4 buck LB which would allow Timmons to remain as the mack.

The Steelers have a long history of moving linebackers... Timmons and Farrior were both collegiate 4 - 3 OLB's who moved inside for them. Chad Brown played inside and out for the Steelers over the course of his career. They never have subscribed to the idea that a guy is stuck at or solely suitable for a single position in the LB corps... at least not under Cowher or Tomlin.

That's what Timmons/Spence would be. Heck even Timmons/Foote kinda are.

As much as teams throw the ball, the need for a thumper becomes antiquated to a degree. Outside of a handful of teams, there's no commitment to running the ball anymore. So how often do you really want a pure Buck on the field in today's game.

When they drafted Spence, I was really excited because I had this feeling that the Steelers D was ahead of the curve on this one.

That's what Timmons/Spence would be. Heck even Timmons/Foote kinda are.

As much as teams throw the ball, the need for a thumper becomes antiquated to a degree. Outside of a handful of teams, there's no commitment to running the ball anymore. So how often do you really want a pure Buck on the field in today's game.

When they drafted Spence, I was really excited because I had this feeling that the Steelers D was ahead of the curve on this one.

And Timmons/Foote suck together... That's exactly why ILB is a consideration at all in the first...

Remember when in the past, if we trailed and the team punted with 4 min left, we knew we'd get the ball and win... that's a thing of the past with those 2 on the field together... This team still needs a run-stuffer, IMO.